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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.37, 909.94 and 541.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.37, 909.94 and 541.97 is: 746.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.37 : 909.94 = 541.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.37/909.94 = 541.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.37x = 909.94 × 541.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.37x = 493,160.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,160.18/660.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.79

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